CLASS NOTES

Welcome, Kenna Stevie, daughter of Michelle (Brouillard) Rubin ’10 and husband Daniel

Bentley partnered with Rebecca Blakely ’22 (@madebyrebecca) to create dozens of Giphy stickers that celebrate some of your favorite things on campus, from the footbridge to Spring Day to this cute-as-can-be Flex. To use them, look for “BentleyU” in the Instagram Stories search bar — and remember to tag @bentleyu and @bentleyalumni.

1958

The late Richard J. “Dick” Barry, Saugus, Mass., was recognized posthumously as the town’s senior center was named in his honor. The “Saugus legend” was widely known for his involvement in the Little League and CYO Basketball programs, local politics and, of course, the senior center.

1974

Jack Cummings, St. Johnsbury, Vt., has moved on from St. Johnsbury Academy after 43 years. He served the school in a variety of roles, most recently as associate headmaster. He is now CEO of the Kingdom Development Company. 1984

Michael Corey, P ’14, Milton, Mass., was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration from Temple University in May 2021. He shares: “My dissertation was ‘The Impact of Advisor’s Knowledge and Experience on the Performance of OwnerManager Companies.’” Corey is the co-founder of LicenseFortress, which helps clients stay compliant with Oracle licensing.

1985

Kent Gregoire, Corinth, Vt., has been certified as a consultant of conscious capitalism by Conscious Capitalism Inc. He is a founding member of 100 Months to Change NL, which works to expand the definition of business success — from a sole focus on financial performance to maximizing performance in six areas essential for a socially and environmentally sustainable world. The alumnus has more than three decades’ experience helping businesses “establish and pursue a clear purpose beyond profit,” as founder and CEO of Symphony Advantage.

A TOAST TO CONNECTION

Phil Belanger ’82, Waltham, Mass., celebrated the 34th annual glögg holiday party with fellow Falcons from the Class of 1982, hosted by Deb (Sargent) Mead in Eastham, Mass. Front, from left: David Kelman, Tim Felter, Phil Belanger, Paul Logan; back: Bob Shore, MSF ’87; Melanie (Kasparek) Kregling; Deb Mead; Janet (Larsen) Logan.

1986

Kevin P. Martin Jr.,

MST ’92, Milton, Mass., reports that Kevin P. Martin & Associates PC, a top Massachusettsbased accounting, consulting and tax firm, has joined CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance and tax firms in the United States — and now among the top 10 in Massachusetts.

“My dad, Kevin P. Martin ’63, founded our practice over 50 years ago and we will continue to honor his legacy every day,” he writes, noting that the change brings several other Bentley alumni to CohnReznick. “This is an exciting move for our firm, at the right time in the marketplace.”

Laurie (Peterson)

Zaucha, Pittsford, N.Y., joined Congruity Group’s board of directors.

1987

Richard Duffy, MSA, Tamarac, Fla., has published Musings of a Mystical Accountant, which he describes as “a collection of my experiences and opinions, primarily from the mystical/occult side.” Sharon Nikosey, MBA, Wakefield, Mass., is an active member of the Bentley Alumni and Family Book Club, which met online in December 2021 to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

“It was a good read,” she reports, and urges fellow Falcons to join and participate as often or as little as they like. “Most members agree that it encourages them to read about topics they may not have picked on their own; and it’s usually enjoyable!”

Join the book club at pbc.guru/bentley. Jim Sano, MBA, Medfield, Mass., is enjoying semi-retirement, spending time remodeling his home with wife Joanne,

SAVE THE DATE October 21 to 23

The homecoming football game and alumni activities will be paired with the best of family weekend events, so there’s truly something for everyone — students and their families, alumni and friends, and faculty and staff. We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Bentley’s best fall weekend!

IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS Kristen Conover ’91, Farmington, Conn., shares that three dozen Bentley alumni, most from the Class of 1991 and a few from the Class of 1990, gathered in September 2021 to celebrate 30-plus years of friendship.

attending Franciscan University for his master’s degree in Catechesis and Evangelization, and writing novels. His fourth, Van Horn, was released in November 2021. The main character’s search for his kidnapped daughter takes readers to cartel-controlled towns on the Texas-Mexico border.

1988

John Brown, Cohasset, Mass., has retired after 25 years’ service as director of administration and finance for the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. He is devoting more time to his entrepreneurial passion: Chelsea Fire Hot Sauce LLC.

“My Chelsea Fire Wicked Hot Sauce combination of habanero and ghost pepper has been on New England retail shelves for 10 years,” he writes, citing Whole Foods Market, Market Basket and Big Y as examples. As of January 2022, vendors include Whole Foods Market locations in Florida. A portion of gross sales proceeds goes to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which helps the families and co-workers of those who lost their lives.

Angelo Manioudakis, Boston, Mass., is chief investment officer at Northern Trust Asset Management. He held senior roles at several global financial firms over his 32-year career, the most recent being managing partner with Lantern Harbor Investment Partners, an alternative investment firm that he co-founded.

1989

In December 2021,

Wendy (Kloskowski)

Fielding, Grantham, N.H., was promoted to the position of chief financial officer for Dartmouth-Hitchcock and system vice president for finance for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System. Richard Howell, Foxboro, Mass., of The Bulfinch Group, has earned the designation Five Star Wealth Manager, as featured in the February 2022 issue of Boston magazine.

1990

Julie A. Zolfo, Largo, Fla., released a book in July 2021: The Way of the Traveler’s H.E.A.R.T. It landed on the Amazon bestseller list in 11 travel and adventure categories (taking the no. 1 spot in three of them). The book’s subtitle — Experience the Fullness and Variety of Life … With or Without a Passport — speaks not only to her experience as a world traveler but also her professional work as a life coach. She guides clients in developing a mindset that treats each day like a new adventure.

1991

Terry Apruzzese Days, Andover, Mass., has become a principal at Modera Wealth Management LLC, a national fee-only comprehensive financial planning firm with offices in seven states. She joins Modera’s ownership group after having served as compliance officer since 2019. The alumna is the founding vice archon of the Zeta Delta chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma.

Pamela (Krull)

Rosenberg and her husband, Steve, Newton Center, Mass., have launched The One By One Project to help Greater Boston nonprofits cover client needs that fall outside the organization’s mission. The goal is to fill gaps that, when left unpaid, can quickly turn into a crisis for a family. They were inspired by Steve Alperin ’87 and Michael Connelly ’86, two co-founders of Boston Bullpen Project, which provides a similar service. Learn more at theonebyoneproject.org.

GOING THE DISTANCE

Terry Rice ’93, MSA ’94, MST ’99, Medford, Mass., shares that he completed a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. “I covered over 2,000 miles in 149 days, hiking from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia!”

1992

Former Bentley men’s ice hockey player Dan Connolly, Marshfield, Mass., was elected to the Massachusetts High School Hockey Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in 2021.

Michael Meehan, MSF

’00, MSFP ’00, Topsfield, Mass., was named a shareholder of TFC Financial. He serves as vice president and client adviser at the independent, fee-only firm, which is majority owned by its staff. The alumnus joined TFC Financial in spring 2020 and holds certified financial planner, certified public accountant and personal financial specialist credentials, as designated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

SPOTLIGHT:

GROWING ENGAGEMENT

BY MARY K. PRATT

Keith Singletary ’96 has long wanted to create more opportunities for alumni of color to get or stay engaged with their alma mater. Soon he’ll get his wish, joining fellow members of the Global Alumni Board (GAB) to host such a gathering during Falcon Weekend, October 21 to 23.

In-person and online sessions will invite alumni to network, share experiences, and otherwise support and learn from one another.

“The goal is to have greater interaction with alumni of color,” says Singletary, who is a vice president in Risk Management at Morgan Stanley. “We’re planting a seed for engagement that I’m confident will grow.”

Singletary traces his interest in accounting back to a high school career day, where a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) was a keynote speaker and would later become his mentor.

“That exposure to what was then the Big 8 accounting firms created a drive in me to become a CPA,” he says, adding that the influence of a mentor and the group’s active presence at Bentley motivated him to apply.

Singletary was further impressed by the school’s strong academics, great reputation in the business world and wide-ranging extracurricular activities. He himself joined the campus NABA chapter, Black United Body and the Boston citywide chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

“Coming from a humble, working-class family, I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to get a quality education at a prestigious institution like Bentley University. That opened doors and propelled me into a career in accounting, investment banking, trading and, eventually, risk management. Bentley staged the building blocks I needed to further my path and set me up for success in business school and ultimately on Wall Street,” says the alumnus, who received full-tuition scholarships to Bentley and NYU Stern. “I give back to Bentley because I am grateful. By being involved, I can also partner with the administration and share ideas on ways we can further diversity and inclusion.”

He puts the same mindset to work at Morgan Stanley, by mentoring others and being part of the company’s Black Employee Network Steering Committee. His role on Bentley’s GAB includes chairing its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which keeps the relevant issues at the forefront of thinking and planning.

The alumnus is eager to welcome fellow Falcons to the activities planned this fall. “Through this and future opportunities to connect as alumni, I hope we will follow the motto ‘lifting as we climb’ and find ways to support the next generation of leaders on campus.” Singletary and his wife, Ana, have two daughters and live in New Rochelle, N.Y.

Sharliese Smith

married Ronald Ballard on September 5, 2021, at Homewood Suites in Stratford, Conn. The couple resides in Bridgeport.

1993

Terry McMahon, Needham, Mass., was named a managing director at Morgan Stanley.

1996

Monique (Young)

Jefferson, Brooklyn, N.Y., was included in the 2021 list of 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal, an award-winning business magazine for African-American professionals, corporate executives and business owners. The alumna is the chief human resources officer at New York Public Radio.

Damien Stile, Garden City, N.Y., is now chief executive officer at Alba Wheels Up. He will set corporate strategy and manage overall operations at the industry-leading freight forwarder, customs broker and e-commerce logistics provider.

1997

Suz (Parks)

Bourgault and husband Joe, Portland, Maine, welcomed baby girl Nicole on July 8, 2021.

1999

Lawyer and longtime social justice advocate Kiana Pierre-Louis, Sharon, Mass., was appointed the first assistant dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Northeastern University School of Law. Her charge is to create and implement the school’s strategic vision and plan for DEI, while also leading and facilitating new initiatives and activities that promote DEI among students, faculty and staff. At her previous institution for 13 years — Bentley — she was a much-loved and highly respected senior lecturer in Law, pre-Law adviser and course coordinator in the Law and Taxation Department. Ken Viciana, Marietta, Ga., is now vice president, global data and analytics products at TSYS/Global Payments.

2000

Mark Milewski, MBA, West Hartford, Conn., has been promoted to professor of Business Administration at Tunxis Community College, which is located in Farmington.